8 (3 points) One reason that the U.S. Constitution places limits on the power of State and local governments to tax is to ensure that O a States cannot overly burden their local governments with taxes. Ob the Federal Government can remain financially strong even during difficult times. the U.S. Congress has sufficient taxing power to raise needed funds. Od the States do not have the power to destroy the Federal Government through taxation, 1 3/16/20202